Drafting a college or scholarship application essay can be intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone! If you’re curious about Get Schooled’s essay review service, read below to learn more about how it works and what you can expect from us! 

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Is Get Schooled’s essay review service legit? 

Yes! Launched in 2017, our free college and scholarship application essay review service has helped thousands of students across the world revise and polish their essays and personal statements for submission. There’s no catch or secret terms and conditions, and we never share or sell student data. 

Is Get Schooled’s essay review service free?

100% of our resources and services, including college application and scholarship essay review, are completely free. 

Why does Get Schooled review essays for free?

If you’re new to Get Schooled, hello! 👋🏾 We’re a nonprofit organization that helps young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both. Everything we do is centered around the idea that students–particularly Black, brown, first-generation, and immigrant students–deserve free access to resources that help them plan for the future. Read more about our values and how we do what we do.

How does essay review work? 

Once you submit your essay(s), our reviewers will get to work! They’ll set up your essay in a Google Doc, leave personalized and specific feedback, and email it back to you within 7-10 days. If you do not receive your essay after 14 days, please email [email protected] or resubmit your essay. Please note that we cannot review essays that are submitted via email–they must be submitted through our website. 

What kind of feedback will I receive on my essay? 

Feedback will vary based on the essay we receive. We don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach to our essay reviews, since we believe that our feedback should be just as personal to you as your essay is. Generally, though, we look out for things like:

Prompt

We’ll offer feedback about the prompt you’ve chosen. Does the prompt you chose best help you tell your story? Does your essay address the entire prompt? 

Length and word count

We’ll give feedback about the length of your essay–whether it’s too long or short based on the prompt you’ve chosen and the required word count (if applicable). 

Grammar, punctuation, and sentence flow

We’ll identify present issues with spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Additionally, we’ll point out sentences or sections that are lengthy or harder to follow, offering tips for better flow and readability.  

Storytelling

Storytelling is a very important component of a college application essay! We identify whether you’re showing your story through specific details and examples, or just telling. We offer ideas for how to best lean into storytelling to draw your reader in and really understand what was at stake in your story.

Personal growth

This is one of the most important elements of your essay! Regardless of the prompt you choose or the story you’re telling, your essay should demonstrate personal growth and share hopes for the future. We’ll look for indicators of both within your essay and offer advice on how to best reflect on these things in your writing. 

Can I submit other types of essays beside my college application essay?

These are the types of essays we are able to review:

• College application essays
• Personal statements
• Supplemental college application responses
• Scholarship application essays and personal statements 

We only review essays being submitted to undergraduate postsecondary institutions (two- and four-year colleges, universities, and trade schools). We do not review high school or college class essays of any kind.

How many times can I get my essay reviewed? 

As many times as you’d like! We’d love to work with you to finalize your essay(s) for submission. You can submit multiple essays or drafts at once, or resubmit your essays after each round of feedback you receive from us. 

Do I have to be in the U.S. to have my essay reviewed?

While students do not need to be based in the U.S. at the time of submission, they must be applying to a college or university in the U.S. For example, if you’re based in Mumbai but are applying to a college in New York City, we can review your essay!

Who is reviewing my essay?

We have an awesome team of essay reviewers with backgrounds in student support and advising. They make our essay review service possible and we are so grateful for the ways they support students like you in achieving their college goals! Learn more about them 👇🏿

Rachel

Rachel brings a wealth of expertise in writing, editing, and college admissions guidance to her role as a college essay reviewer. With a background in education, program management, and college and career coaching, Rachel understands the unique stories and perspectives each applicant has to share. Dedicated to making the college application process less daunting, Rachel is committed to helping students confidently put their best foot forward. Born and raised in New York, Rachel loves spending time with friends and family, exploring the city, doing yoga, biking, hiking, and reading when she's not helping students achieve their goals.

How long have you been an essay reviewer? 5-10 years

Where you went to college: University at Buffalo- bachelor's in Human Services; University of Brussels- Masters in Education Science

What excites you most about Get Schooled? I love how accessible and resourceful Get Schooled is for students around the country to receive support with college and career success.

How can I get started?

Submit your essay for review here or by clicking the button below. Note: you must create a free Get Schooled account. 

How else can Get Schooled help with my essay? 

Check out our resources about college and scholarship applications here, and connect with a Get Schooled Advisor if you have any questions!